Ministry Takes Money

We discussed a number of times, particularly on #effectiveSunday on the costs of ministry. And while we know and understand it and don't always like to so much to participate in it, as summer arrives and we have plans, everyone reconsiders where they might be willing to make sacrifices.

Ministry takes money.

It's not that God needs it. It's that He needs us... to step in and engage in His plan. And the reality is that economics apply, even for organizations that aren't in "it" for the profitability of a proposal.

At a time when ministries cost increase with all the summer activities and of course, everyone is on their way out for the own summer fun, this can be a real and true struggle for churches. When resources are tight and help is low, the prospect of being both effective and efficient can feel severely hampered, whether actual or perceived.

Yet, as I've recently learned, sometimes you can't always look at just the money issue and make a decision based off that factor alone; no matter how important or sizable the amount may be. The investment in people, in relationships, in community and family far-outweighs whatever "hurt" is felt by the missing green-backs.

Effectiveness is the result of investment, financial, relational and more.

Let's pray, this #effectiveSunday, that church would not lose hope. May the be revitalized and renewed, in their efforts to continue to make the investment in community and family, even if the prospect of finances and resources are low. Pray God miraculously move on their behalf and sovereignly provide for all that they have need. Pray for strength and wisdom, as they navigate decisions and make plans. May they not based them in fear, but trust that God will will accomplish His plans and purposes as people are faithful to the work of the Lord and the ministry of the church.

Effective through investment
For the treasures of Earth are temporal
But the treasures of Heaven are eternal.
For the glory of God
And the advancement of the Gospel of Christ.

- PNC

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